BB W Posted September 2, 2010 Share #21 Â Posted September 2, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Depending upon where one lives, they do have some distributors available by phone. Â I don't have one, but am tempted. The company has gotten very good reviews here for their customer service, which is a huge plus in my book. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 Hi BB W, Take a look here How necessary is the X1 handgrip, really?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
caimi Posted September 2, 2010 Share #22 Â Posted September 2, 2010 While I think the handgrip is a bit overpriced, it serves to secure the bottom of the camera and makes holding the camera easier. For those reasons I'm happy with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancj Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share #23 Â Posted September 2, 2010 Actually for a piece of plastic it is expensive, thats why I am taking my time to think about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted September 2, 2010 Share #24 Â Posted September 2, 2010 It's completely unnecessary. Some people just need another $125 to grip in their hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 2, 2010 Share #25 Â Posted September 2, 2010 It's completely unnecessary. Some people just need another $125 to grip in their hand. Â Woooshhhh! Â There goes another sweeping generalisation. Are everyone's hands identical to yours? No. Â Some like grips, some need grips, some don't. You are not right and they are not wrong. I would encourage anyone to try, to see what works for them, rather than listen to bigoted ignorance. Â Regards, Â Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted September 2, 2010 Share #26  Posted September 2, 2010 phancj:  I understand your conundrum. I had the same internal conflict a couple of weeks ago... I decided against the grip and thumbs up... i just love the lines of the camera as is... to keep the lines- i changed the way I carried the camera and way I shoot.. (some may call me stupid/stubborn/- for many reasons) i now use the leica strap and when i am not shooting i put it in this Amazon.com: Lowepro Rezo 50 Camera Bag: Camera & Photo  has space for a spare battery and cards and it don't look like i am carrying a leica so i feel a bit safer.... (oh it also has a belt loop) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanCderidder Posted September 2, 2010 Share #27 Â Posted September 2, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Laz, same bag I have. the X1 fits with Viewfinder, straps on to a belt, is padded, has extra pockets for SD cards and battery and it only about12$.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted September 2, 2010 Share #28 Â Posted September 2, 2010 Laz, same bag I have. the X1 fits with Viewfinder, straps on to a belt, is padded, has extra pockets for SD cards and battery and it only about12$.... i bought it based on a post in this forum- it must have been you - thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgeobc Posted September 2, 2010 Share #29 Â Posted September 2, 2010 When you said useful how so? How often do you use it? thanks. Â My handgrip is a constant fixture on my camera, except, of course, when I am changing the battery. Â Tha camera is much easier to arange and grip in my hands, especially my right hand, and especially when I want to use a vertical format. When using vertical format, the improved grip is apparent whether I use it with the grip area on top or the grip area on the bottom (preferred, for me). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted September 2, 2010 Share #30  Posted September 2, 2010 Woooshhhh! There goes another sweeping generalisation. Are everyone's hands identical to yours? No.  Some like grips, some need grips, some don't. You are not right and they are not wrong. I would encourage anyone to try, to see what works for them, rather than listen to bigoted ignorance.  Regards,  Bill   You're assuming I have hands. Perhaps I only have hooks due to an unfortunate shoot with Great Whites off the coast of South Africa ...  The poster asked if the handgrip was "necessary." It is not. Nor is the viewfinder. Nor are all the bags, wrist straps, filter adapters, etc.  This forum is far too enthralled with accessorizing, critisizing build quality and postulating as to what other cameras they should buy instead of the X1.  Go shoot some photos, people. It's not like the camera WON'T function without a handgrip. If you find that after carrying it around for a couple weeks, it's really uncomfortable, order the handgrip.  And my apologies. I'm having a really grouchy day. I spent the morning removing nose hair in photoshop.  But stop stressing over the accessories and go shoot some photos. It's a totally personal experience and what you do or do not need will be revealed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss leica fan Posted September 5, 2010 Share #31 Â Posted September 5, 2010 The grip is a good addition for your X1. I have one and I do not want to miss it because you can use the X1 with one hand in a very secure way. The only problem is that the grip does not fit with the leather case. But there is another variant of case that can be used with the grip. Kind regards Swiss Leica Fan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB W Posted September 5, 2010 Share #32  Posted September 5, 2010 phancj: I understand your conundrum. I had the same internal conflict a couple of weeks ago... I decided against the grip and thumbs up... i just love the lines of the camera as is... to keep the lines- i changed the way I carried the camera and way I shoot.. (some may call me stupid/stubborn/- for many reasons) i now use the leica strap and when i am not shooting i put it in this Amazon.com: Lowepro Rezo 50 Camera Bag: Camera & Photo  has space for a spare battery and cards and it don't look like i am carrying a leica so i feel a bit safer.... (oh it also has a belt loop)   Quick question - will this nice little handy bag fit the camera with the viewfinder attached?** Oops, I see Jan answered - that's great to know! Right now I use a large lens pouch which is a bit too snug and not very handy. Thank you both for mentioning this case!  By the way, I prefer the Leica strap as well. As it's been mentioned, we all seem to find our own ways of handling the camera for our own shooting needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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